The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Visit the birthplace of the multi-awarded winning and first health claim olive oil in the world. The Dafnis Family, producers of "The Governor", welcome and introduce you to an unforgettable olive oil experience. An experience which travels you back in time, learns you about the Dafnis olive history. Learn all about truths and myths of olive oil, from Olive Experts, taste one of the highest phenolic olive oils in the world and receive a certificate of participation.
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The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
Pickup included
What's included in The Governor's Olive Mill Tour with Olive Oil Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your tour starts with a personally guided walk through the ancient olive groves. Admire the untouched olive area and meet the resident olive expert in the groves. Hear the story of the oldest olive variety in the world and experience being an islander yourself. When you arrive at the mill, enjoy the "taste like a pro" program to learn how the production is made: combining tradition with the latest technology. Savor delicious Greek olive delicacies during the visit of the olive mill.
In this private tour, you will learn how to taste and recognize high quality olive oil just as the professionals do in our workshop. It is an unique lesson which you can share with friends and family. Find out about the therapeutic and health protecting qualities of olive oil and learn how to distinguish between top quality and non extra virgin olive oil. During the program, enjoy some delicacies such as olive oil paired up with bread, tomatoes, feta cheese and a handmade cracker with a glass of local wine. At the end of the tour you will be awarded a certificate of participation. The tour ends at approximately 1:30pm.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off under circumstances (Distance, No. of Participants)
- Food and olive oil tasting
- Water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tour escort/host
- Certificate of participation
- Olive oil products (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Max. No of people in the mini van: 8 *This is NOT a private tour. The total number of participants ranges from 20-30. - We provide pick up only for a 25 km radius from out location. - The pick up time varies according to the kilometer distance from The Governor's Olive Mill. Assume that the pick up time is around 09:30 am. - We need to know the pick up information (No. of people, pick up point ) at least 24 hrs before the tour.
Meeting / End Points
- Pick up time 0945 to 1000am
